SUNY Oneonta to close for 2 weeks after 105 test positive for coronavirus
The campus of SUNY Oneonta will shut down for two weeks after more than 100 people in the college community tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Sunday.
Columbia taking slave-owning doctor's name off campus dorm
Columbia University is taking the name of its medical school’s founder off of a campus dormitory because he owned slaves and once advertised a reward for the return of one who ran away.
University of Alabama infections since return top 1,000
The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.
NYC principals' union warns of staffing shortages as reopening nears
The union that represents principals and other school administrators in New York City says there will not be enough teachers for the beginning of the school year on September 10.
Are there enough teachers to reopen NYC schools?
New York City schools are moving forward with a start date of September 10, but a principal?s union says there will not be enough teachers for students.
104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
NYC education department has not released school bus plan as reopening approaches
As parents prepare to send their children back to school, how they plan to get them there remains an issue for many.
NYC DOE has yet to release school bus plan
As parents prepare to send their children back to school, how they plan to get them there remains an issue for many.
Outdoor learning safety concerns in the Bronx
A group of principals in the Bronx say that it?s unsafe for their schools to conduct classes outside because the neighborhoods around the buildings are riddled with drugs and violence. In a letter to Mayor De Blasio, educators are asking the city to reconsider a fully-remote approach.
Cuomo: Colleges in New York must go remote when cases surge
With coronavirus cases cropping up at colleges nationwide, New York will require schools to switch to remote learning for two weeks when cases surge, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.
Fifth grade San Leandro classroom shown porn during Zoom session
San Leandro School District confirmed the account of the incident.
Computer science student gunned down while in prayer circle at friend's graduation
Investigators say Zavier Patton was in a prayer circle with other young people when he was shot.
New York City teachers threaten to strike over coronavirus concerns
The union for New York City teachers continues to threaten to strike if the city's education department does not agree to certain safety measures.
Jerry Falwell Jr. confirms he's resigned from Liberty University
Falwell confirmed his departure on Tuesday, a day after the school said he had submitted, then rescinded his resignation.
Optimize your home space for remote learning
The remote school year is underway and if you’re still trying to figure out how to create the perfect space for your child’s distance learning, we have you covered.
Dozens of USC students test positive for COVID-19
USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.
Utah teachers, students who defy mask mandate could be charged with misdemeanor
Utah officials say school staff and students can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not wear a mask.
NYU student group demands Black-only campus housing
New York University officials signaled they are open to a student group's demands to create Black residence floors on campus next year, but the petition is already receiving backlash for proposing students segregate themselves.
Liberty University official says Jerry Falwell Jr. resigning, but Falwell says he's not
A senior Liberty University official says Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned from his leadership post at the evangelical Virginia college.